New International Version May this be the LORD’s payment to my accusers, to those who speak evil of me. New Living Translation May those curses become the LORD’s punishment for my accusers who speak evil of me. English Standard Version May this be the reward of my accusers from the LORD, of those who speak evil against my life! Berean Standard Bible May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me. Berean Literal Bible May this be the reward of my accusers from YHWH, and of those speaking evil against my soul! King James Bible Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul. New King James Version Let this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, And to those who speak evil against my person. New American Standard Bible May this be the reward of my accusers from the LORD, And of those who speak evil against my soul. NASB 1995 Let this be the reward of my accusers from the LORD, And of those who speak evil against my soul. NASB 1977 Let this be the reward of my accusers from the LORD, And of those who speak evil against my soul. Legacy Standard Bible This is the reward of my accusers from Yahweh, And of those who speak evil against my soul. Amplified Bible Let this be the reward of my attackers from the LORD, And of those who speak evil against my life. Berean Annotated Bible May this be the LORD’s {YHWH} reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me. Christian Standard Bible Let this be the LORD’s payment to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let this be the LORD’s payment to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me. American Standard Version This is the reward of mine adversaries from Jehovah, And of them that speak evil against my soul. Contemporary English Version Those are the cruel things my enemies wish for me. Let it all happen to them! English Revised Version This is the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is how the LORD rewards those who accuse me, those who say evil things against me. Good News Translation LORD, punish my enemies in that way--those who say such evil things against me! International Standard Version May this be the way the LORD repays my accuser, those who speak evil against me. NET Bible May the LORD repay my accusers in this way, those who say evil things about me! New Heart English Bible This is the reward of my adversaries from the LORD, of those who speak evil against my soul. Webster's Bible Translation Let this be the reward of my adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMay this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me. World English Bible This is the reward of my adversaries from Yahweh, of those who speak evil against my soul. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThis [is] the wage of my accusers from YHWH, "" And of those speaking evil against my soul. Berean Literal Bible May this be the reward of my accusers from YHWH, and of those speaking evil against my soul! Young's Literal Translation This is the wage of mine accusers from Jehovah, And of those speaking evil against my soul. Smith's Literal Translation This the doing of those lying in wait for me from Jehovah, and speaking evil against my soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis is the work of them who detract me before the Lord; and who speak evils against my soul. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible May this be the reward for my accusers from the LORD, for those speaking evil against me. New Revised Standard Version May that be the reward of my accusers from the LORD, of those who speak evil against my life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the deeds of those who reproach the LORD, and of those who speak evil against me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This is the work of those who regard LORD JEHOVAH as evil and of those who speak evil against my soul. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This would mine adversaries effect from the LORD, And they that speak evil against my soul. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is the dealing of the Lord with those who falsely accuse me, and of them that speak evil against my soul. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Song of the Slandered…19May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him. 20May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me. 21But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.… Cross References May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, Psalm 28:4 Repay them according to their deeds and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve. Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” to those who speak evil against me. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. James 4:11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. Titus 3:2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. Proverbs 26:2 Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 2 Thessalonians 1:6 After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, 1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. 2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Jeremiah 18:20-23 Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them. / Therefore, hand their children over to famine; pour out the power of the sword upon them. Let their wives become childless and widowed; let their husbands be slain by disease, their young men struck down by the sword in battle. / Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet. … Treasury of Scripture Let this be the reward of my adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul. let this Psalm 2:5,6,12 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure… Psalm 21:8-12 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… Psalm 40:14,15 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil… them Matthew 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. Matthew 12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. Matthew 26:66,67 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death… Jump to Previous Accusers Adversaries Effect Evil Haters Life Payment Reward Soul Speak Speaking WageJump to Next Accusers Adversaries Effect Evil Haters Life Payment Reward Soul Speak Speaking WagePsalm 109 1. David complains of his slanderous enemies16. He shows their sin 21. Complaining of his own misery, he prays for help 29. He promises thankfulness May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, David entrusts judgment to the LORD rather than taking vengeance into his own hands. Those opposing him had distorted justice through malicious charges, but God sees the truth and judges righteously. Psa 28:4 Repay them for what their hands have done;… to those who speak evil against me. Slander was a serious sin because false testimony could destroy a person’s reputation, livelihood, and even life. David asks God to vindicate him against enemies whose words were intended to harm him. Mat 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 109, David is expressing a plea for divine justice against his adversaries. 2. Accusers The individuals who are speaking evil against David, representing those who unjustly accuse and persecute the righteous. 3. The LORD The divine judge and protector whom David calls upon to deliver justice and recompense to his enemies. Teaching Points Divine JusticeTrust in God's ultimate justice rather than seeking personal vengeance. David's plea is a reminder that God is the righteous judge who will repay evil. Prayer in Distress In times of persecution or false accusation, turn to God in prayer. David's example shows the importance of seeking God's intervention and support. Guarding the Heart While the psalm expresses a desire for justice, believers are called to guard their hearts against bitterness and to pray for their enemies, as taught by Jesus. Faith in God's Timing Trust that God's timing and methods of justice are perfect, even when immediate relief is not apparent. The Power of Words Recognize the impact of words, both in accusation and in prayer. Use words to build up and seek God's will rather than to tear down. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 109:20?2. How can Psalm 109:20 guide our response to those who falsely accuse us? 3. What does Psalm 109:20 reveal about God's justice against the wicked? 4. How does Psalm 109:20 connect with Romans 12:19 on vengeance? 5. How should believers pray for enemies, considering Psalm 109:20's context? 6. What actions align with trusting God's judgment as seen in Psalm 109:20? 7. What is the historical context of Psalm 109:20 in the Bible? 8. How does Psalm 109:20 align with the message of forgiveness in Christianity? 9. What theological implications does Psalm 109:20 have on the nature of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 109? (20) Reward.--Either "work" or "wages." The LXX. and Vulg. take it in the former sense, "This is their work who," &c.Verse 20. - Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the Lord; rather, this is the reward, or the wages. This is what their conduct has earned, and what they have received, or assuredly will receive. And of them that speak evil against my soul (see above, ver. 2). Psalm 109:20 captures a believer’s appeal for God to bring fitting justice on slanderous opponents. Each phrase underscores dependence on the Lord, confidence in His fair recompense, and refusal to engage in personal retaliation. The verse reassures us that when accusations fly, we can rest in the certainty that God hears, records, and will repay according to His flawless righteousness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May thisזֹ֤את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, be the LORD’s יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel reward פְּעֻלַּ֣ת (pə·‘ul·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6468: A work, recompense to my accusers, שֹׂ֭טְנַי (ṭə·nay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 7853: To be or act as adversary to those who speak וְהַדֹּבְרִ֥ים (wə·had·dō·ḇə·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue evil רָ֝֗ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against me. נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Additonal Resources Psalm 109:20 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 109:20 Bible Gateway Psalm 109:20 Bible.com Psalm 109:20 NIV |
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